Essonne - activities

Heritage Days 2024 at the Château and Park of Courances (91)

Take advantage of the Journées du Patrimoine 2024 to discover a haven of peace: the Château and Parc de Courances, in the 91 region of France, open their doors to us on September 21 and 22, 2024.

Heritage Days 2024 at Domaine de Chamarande (91): A historic and artistic site to see

Looking for a great family outing during the Journées du Patrimoine 2024? Then head for the Domaine de Chamarande, in the Essonne region: the château and its park reveal their program for the weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024.

Heritage Days 2024 at Château de Mesnil-Voysin (91), the program

The Château de Mesnil-Voysin, located in Bouray-sur-Juine, awaits us this weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024, on the occasion of the Journées du Patrimoine. Discover this special program.

Heritage Days 2024 in Athis-Mons (91): program of guided tours and events

This year, the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) take place across Europe on the weekend of September 21 and 22. In the Île-de-France region, a wonderful program awaits you, particularly in Athis-Mons, in the Essonne département.

Heritage Days 2024 in Bièvres (91): guided tours not to be missed

On Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, the Journées du Patrimoine 2024 return with a host of guided tours, activities and other events to celebrate the region's beautiful heritage. So head to Essonne and the town of Bièvres to discover the heritage close to home!

Nuits des Étoiles 2024 at Vayres-sur-Essonne (91): sky observation and meteorite sales

The Astroclub de Vayres-sur-Essonne is once again taking part in Nuits des Etoiles 2024, with free observations open to all, from August 9 to 11. An opportunity to learn all about astronomy!

Nuits des Etoiles 2024 in Saint-Michel-sur-Orge (91)

On the occasion of the Nuits des Étoiles 2024, the Au bout des Étoiles association invites you to observe the sky in Saint-Michel-sur-Orge, on the night of August 2 to 3, 2024. It's also a great opportunity to meet members of the association and become an astronomer for the evening!

Fête Nationale in Savigny-sur-Orge (91): Fireworks on July 13, 2024

In Savigny-sur-Orge, the Fête Nationale promises to be a colorful affair, with an Olympic-themed fireworks display on July 13, 2024!

Olympic Games Paris 2024: The detailed route of the Olympic flame in Essonne - cities, dates and times

As in other departments of the Paris region, the Olympic flame will pass through Essonne. See you on Monday July 22 in the 11 communes of the 91 region where the torchbearers will be passing through. Here's the program you won't want to miss.

Fête Nationale 2024 in Draveil (91): fireworks, bal musette & dancing on July 13

This year, for the Fête Nationale 2024, the town of Draveil in the Essonne region of France is hosting a fireworks display, musette ball and dance party on July 13! Discover the program in detail!

Fête Nationale 2024 in Viry-Chatillon (91): Fireworks, entertainment and concert on July 13

The commune of Viry-Chatillon has planned a fireworks display for the Fête Nationale 2024. Please note that the fireworks will be fired on July 13, not July 14. Children's entertainment and concerts are also planned!

Unusual: take part in a soapbox race at the Domaine de Chamarande (91)

At the Domaine de Chamarande, in the Essonne department of France, it's great to cycle, walk or even hire a boat to tour the beautiful marshes on site. On Saturday, October 5, you can also take part in a festive and unusual soapbox race.

Le Laboratoire Infesté, the 100% UFO escape game at Secret Jeegs in Draveil

Are you a fan of the Alien saga? You'll love Le Laboratoire Infesté, the creepy room at Secret Jeegs escape game in Draveil, Essonne. Ready to save the Observatory's team of scientists, folks?

Escape game Le Portail at Secret Jeegs: our test of the X-Files escape game

Fans of alien movies, we've found the perfect escape game for you! Head for Secret Jeegs, located in Draveil, Essonne, to discover Le Portail, one of our four escape rooms. This escape game immerses you in a laboratory, where you have to open a space portal and blow up an alien planet... We've tested it, and we'll tell you all about it!

France-Spain broadcast and RMC "After Foot" live from the Léo Lagrange stadium

Are you a fan of RMC's After Foot program? For the match between France and Spain, the studio is relocating to the Léo Lagrange stadium in Bondy, Kylian Mbappé's training club, this Tuesday, July 9, 2024!

Janvry beach in a charming Essonne village

In summer, Janvry isn't just a typical Hurepoix village in Essonne, it's transformed into an exotic destination thanks to "Janvry Plage". For 25 years now, long before the advent of the "Paris plage" concept, Janvry has been transforming part of its area into a veritable summer paradise, an oasis of happiness in the middle of the countryside, complete with beach and swimming facilities.

Autumn Plant Festival at the Château de Saint-Jean de Beauregard (91)

The Château de Saint-Jean de Beauregard estate welcomes you from September 27 to 29, 2024, for its traditional autumn plant festival, alongside 200 exhibitors.

100 years of the Linas-Montlhéry Autodrome (91): vintage car parade, car race and entertainment

Since its creation in 1924, the Linas-Montlhéry autodrome has hosted numerous motor races (and with them, many records too): in 2024, the emblematic Essonne motor racing circuit celebrates its 100th anniversary with a brand-new event, on the weekend of October 12 and 13, 2024.

Tip: go boating in the bucolic marshes of the Domaine de Chamarande (91)

Come aboard! The Domaine de Chamarande invites you to take a seat aboard one of its boats for a bucolic stroll along the water in the largest public garden in the Essonne department.

Essonne: where to find the best 2024 butter croissant in the department

Essonne residents and Viennese pastry lovers are invited to Orsay to taste the department's best butter croissant of 2024!